These basic tacos are perfect for taco Tuesday. Ground beef, onions, and peppers are seasoned with Mexican flavors and tomato sauce. Serve the taco meat in taco shells or soft corn or flour tortillas.
Taco Toppings
- Cheese: Choose Monterey Jack cheese, a blend of Mexican cheeses, or pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
- Vegetables: Diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, chopped red onion, jalapeño pepper, green onions.
- Garnishes and Sauces: Cilantro, pickled red onions, lime juice, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
What to Serve With Tacos
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Make taco Tuesday a breeze with these tacos. Seasoned ground beef, onions, and peppers, topped with cheese, vegetables, and zesty garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Weeknight Meals
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 12 taco shells or tortillas, warmed
Optional Garnishes and Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Chopped lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Shredded cheese, cheddar or Monterey Jack
- Taco sauce
Instructions
- Sauté the ground beef with the onions, peppers, and garlic over medium heat until the onion is translucent and the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, and hot sauce to the skillet.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and hot. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Spoon the meat mixture into taco shells or serve with flour tortillas and your choice of garnishes and sides.
